The Odyssey Opens With Strong Previews
Originally published Jul 17, 2026
By Anthonypauldalessandro · Deadline
AI-generated summary based on Deadline · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 17, 2026
Key points
- The Odyssey is projected to earn around $15 million in Thursday previews.
- This would be the best preview performance for a live-action film this year.
- The film's audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is currently strong.
- It outperforms Lionsgate's Michael, which had $12.6 million in previews.
Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey is set to open with around $15 million in Thursday previews, marking one of the strongest performances for a live-action film this year. If the number holds, it would surpass Lionsgate's Michael, which opened with $12.6 million in previews and went on to earn $97.2 million in its U.S. debut. Audience reception appears positive, with a strong audience score reported on Rotten Tomatoes. The film is expected to continue its momentum over the weekend.
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